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Restaurant Review: Brunch with a Venezuelan Twist at Skillets

Neighborhood vibes, great service and an all-star menu await at this cozy neighborhood spot.
By Alex Springer

Restaurant Review: Tacos 1905 Bring a Taste of Tijuana to South Jordan

Flame-grilled tacos and tasty refrescos await you this summer.
By Alex Springer
Restaurant Review: Brunch with a Venezuelan Twist at Skillets
Restaurant Review: Brunch with a Venezuelan Twist at Skillets

Restaurant Review: Brunch with a Venezuelan Twist at Skillets

Neighborhood vibes, great service and an all-star menu await at this cozy neighborhood spot.
The brunch vibes along the Wasatch Front have had a pretty substantial glow-up over the past few years.

By Alex Springer April 23, 2025

Restaurant Review: Taiwanese Street Food at 9-UP Night Market
Restaurant Review: Taiwanese Street Food at 9-UP Night Market

Restaurant Review: Taiwanese Street Food at 9-UP Night Market

Yet another reason to visit the Chinatown Supermarket in South Salt Lake.
Visitors to the Downtown Farmers Market will no doubt recognize the feline-centric branding of 9-UP Night Market

By Alex Springer April 2, 2025

Restaurant Review: Delightful, Dippable Sandwiches at Big Dipper
Restaurant Review: Delightful, Dippable Sandwiches at Big Dipper

Restaurant Review: Delightful, Dippable Sandwiches at Big Dipper

A Park City sandwich favorite expands to downtown Salt Lake City.
Restaurants that specialize in sandwiches set a high bar for themselves. Not only do they have to compete with all those other sandwich shops in town, but they also have to prove why they're preferable to your local deli.

By Alex Springer March 26, 2025

Restaurant Review: Going Greek with Manoli's
Restaurant Review: Going Greek with Manoli's

Restaurant Review: Going Greek with Manoli's

This James Beard Award nominee is good for what ails you.
We've got a pretty decent list of James Beard Award nominees from Utah this year, which has me thinking that it's time to check in with some of these monsters of the local restaurant scene.

By Alex Springer March 19, 2025

Choose the Ripe
Choose the Ripe

Choose the Ripe

Draper's White Tomato blends casual vibes with fine dining service.
So, what happens when an artisan pasta concept takes over a space that previously belonged to Smashburger?

By Alex Springer March 12, 2025

Restaurant Review: Sushi Burgers at Arigato Sushi
Restaurant Review: Sushi Burgers at Arigato Sushi

Restaurant Review: Sushi Burgers at Arigato Sushi

Classic sushi rolls plus a few Latin-based surprises at this West Jordan sushi bar.
There will come a point in my life when I have officially tried every bonkers sushi variation that has been invented within the past decade or so.

By Alex Springer March 5, 2025

Comfort Food for Trying Times
Comfort Food for Trying Times

Comfort Food for Trying Times

Late winter sucks. Here are some dishes to cheer you up.
Even in a year that doesn't seem as doomed as 2025, February is a difficult month to navigate.

By Alex Springer February 26, 2025

Restaurant Review: Burger Behemoths at MOOYAH
Restaurant Review: Burger Behemoths at MOOYAH

Restaurant Review: Burger Behemoths at MOOYAH

Just how much can you fit between two buns?
When you look back at the litany of scientific and technological accomplishments achieved by the human race, none of them compare with our ability to push the limits of how much stuff can fit between two hamburger buns.

By Alex Springer February 19, 2025

Restaurant Review: Epic Soup Dumplings at Zhu Ting Ji
Restaurant Review: Epic Soup Dumplings at Zhu Ting Ji

Restaurant Review: Epic Soup Dumplings at Zhu Ting Ji

Taylorsville's new Chinese restaurant is destined for greatness.
I am trying to branch out and explore places that are not brand-new Chinese restaurants—really, I am.

By Alex Springer February 12, 2025

Restaurant Review: Overstuffed Tacos at West Valley Carnitas
Restaurant Review: Overstuffed Tacos at West Valley Carnitas

Restaurant Review: Overstuffed Tacos at West Valley Carnitas

Kicking off a new chapter for this West Valley institution.
Though I am still acquiring a taste for skewered intestines and tripe tacos, I like to think that my palate has evolved to the point where I embrace offal wherever it can be found.

By Alex Springer February 5, 2025

Restaurant Roundup: Utah's Restaurant Movie Stars
Restaurant Roundup: Utah's Restaurant Movie Stars

Restaurant Roundup: Utah's Restaurant Movie Stars

Local restaurants that have lit up the silver screen.
When the Sundance Film Festival rolls around, it's hard not to reflect on the rich and vibrant role that Utah has played in cinema.

By Alex Springer January 29, 2025

Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay manages to set itself apart.
Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay manages to set itself apart.

Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay manages to set itself apart.

Celebrity Crush
With the Utah dining market becoming more and more attractive for nationally-recognized brand franchises, it's no surprise that Bobby's Burgers has come to town.

By Alex Springer January 22, 2025

Restaurant Review: Southern Asian Classics at Bhansa Ghar
Restaurant Review: Southern Asian Classics at Bhansa Ghar

Restaurant Review: Southern Asian Classics at Bhansa Ghar

From masala to momos, Bhansa Ghar has something for everyone.
Though the Wasatch Front has plenty of great South Asian lunch buffets, it's been a hot minute since I indulged in one.

By Alex Springer January 15, 2025

Restaurant Review: Beijing Restaurant Heats up Sugar House
Restaurant Review: Beijing Restaurant Heats up Sugar House

Restaurant Review: Beijing Restaurant Heats up Sugar House

Spice up 2025 with these Sichuan favorites.
When I was growing up, my family had a casual tradition of getting Chinese takeout for dinner every New Year's Eve.

By Alex Springer January 8, 2025

Restaurant Roundup: 2024's Best Dishes
Restaurant Roundup: 2024's Best Dishes

Restaurant Roundup: 2024's Best Dishes

Kicking off 2025 with my faves of 2024.
Heading into another year of covering Utah's always-evolving food scene, I would be remiss if I didn't reflect on all the lovely bits of gastronomy I sampled during 2024.

By Alex Springer January 2, 2025

Restaurant Review: Vintage Meets Modern at Rouser
Restaurant Review: Vintage Meets Modern at Rouser

Restaurant Review: Vintage Meets Modern at Rouser

Visit one of Utah's best new restaurants at Asher Adams hotel.
In the years since its big revamp, it's welcomed some of my favorite new restaurants, and has recaptured its place as one of my favorite downtown hangouts.

By Alex Springer December 26, 2024

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